Sia's POV

When we reached at the bar, the whole place was empty. Only a bartender was present there which I think is the same one who picked my call. And there he was, Raghav, lying on a couch sleeping.

We talked with the man, thanked him and tipped him for his help, and then dad with the help of that bartender picked up Raghav and got him seated in the backseat of the car.

I too sat beside him, and took his head on my lap, and started caressing his head.

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I didn't realise the time, I was just staring at his sleeping form. He was looking like a small baby, and I was caressing his hair lovingly. I was lost in the moment, when dad slightly shook me and said that we have arrived at home.

He again with Karthik took him to the guest room and got him comfortable in the bed.

After making sure that he is fine, we came back in the living room.

"I don't understand one thing, that why is he in a such a condition." I asked them in a chocked voice. I was unable to see him in this state.

Dad glared at mom and Karthik. But why??

"Do you want to say anything Karthik?" Dad asked him with clear anger in his tone.

"Please Naveen, you know Karthik is not at fault. Don't give him such looks." Mom said to dad.

"No mom (sob), I was wrong, I shouldn't have talked to him like that." Karthik said and started crying badly.

I went to him and asked "What are you saying Karthik, what did you tell him?"

He tried to answer but was in a very bad state so dad narrated me the whole story.

And after listening to it, I was like 'what'.
They blamed him for all this.

It was a mere a coincidence, and today's incident was also because I stressed myself too much.

I was angry at mom and Karthik but at the same time elated to see that how much they love me and could fight anyone for me.

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Next morning- Sia's POV

I was unable to sleep the whole night thinking about Raghav. In this much time which I shared with him, I have never seen him like this. As per what the bartender told us, he was very sad and vulnerable. May be he could not handle it that mom blamed him for my illness.
But why can't she understand that it's because of him too that I am out of my depression. His friendship, his support, his care, everything helped me to cope up with it.

At least now mom is also fine. Somehow I calmed her down. It was a bit tough but yeah I managed.

Now the only thing left is to confess my love in front of Raghav. I just hope that he too loves me and accepts me easily.

But god, why is he not getting up from his slumber. I think he had too much of alcohol last night.

I was checking on him in every 10 minutes, and this time when I entered his room, I saw him shifting in bed.

Thank god! Finally he is awake.
I hurried to the kitchen and made him a glass of lemon juice and took it in the room.

When I entered, I noticed that he was sitting on the bed cross legged, with his head in his hands. He must be having a bad headache due to hangover.

"Raghav?" I called out for him softly.

He looked up towards me, and a smile crawled to his lips.
He stood up, came to me and asked " How are you Sia?"

I nodded my head and gave him a wide grin.

There were unshed tears in his eyes which were on the verge to spill but he controlled them and cupped my face. He came closer to me and pecked my forehead.

His lips lingered at my forehead for few seconds, like he was devouring me. This gesture of his was everything to me. This made me clear that I really love him and it's not any crush.

When he backed, he looked into my eyes and said "I was worried for you. Please promise me you will take care of your health from now on."

"I will. I promise." I smiled at him.
"But you too promise me that you will also not drink so carelessly from now onwards. You know how much we all were worried for you. Dad, Karthik, mom, Amyra"

"Amyra??" He asked.

"Hmm....she was continuously trying your phone. But you were not answering." I said.

"Hmm." He nodded his head and again sat on the bed.

I gave him the the lemon juice "here, take this. It will help to sober you up. Also after having it, take a warm shower, will help you to relax."

After saying this I came out of the room.
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After about one hour, Raghav came downstairs and seeing him I stood up from the sofa.

"How are you feeling now?" I asked and he just nodded his head in reply.

Just then mom came and asked all of us to sit for breakfast. Seeing her Raghav started to walk towards the main door, when mom stopped him and said "All includes you too Raghav." He nodded and sat on the chair.

During breakfast neither of us spoke. All were silent. Just then Amyra entered.

Last night I asked Amyra to stay with us for the night but she said that she has booked a hotel room for her and she has to check in today otherwise it will get cancelled.

"Good morning everyone" she wished all of us.

"Hi Amyra. Come, have breakfast with us." I said to her.

"No Sia, thanks, I had mine in the hotel itself. You all please continue.
Uhm...Raghav if you don't mind can i talk to you?" She said.

"Hmm" he nodded and stood up from the chair.
They both went out in the garden to talk.

Raghav's POV

Yesterday After coming from Sia's house, I went to the bar and drank awfully. In my entire life, never have I ever drank so much. Could you imagine, I drank 3 full bottles, and now I am having a terrible hangover.

But when I got up in the morning, I realised that I am not in my room, forget room, it's not even my house. And then Sia entered. That's when I realised that I am in her home.

Seeing her all my worries got washed away. I was relieved to see her all well.

I stood up and cupped her face and gave her a kiss on forehead.

But I shouldn't have done that, now for Sia I am married, and this is wrong.

I backed away. She gave me lemon juice and went outside.

At the breakfast table, when we were having our food, Amyra entered. She asked to have a word with me alone and we both went in the garden.

"Thank god Raghav, you're fine. I was very disturbed seeing you like that last night. I have never seen you this vulnerable in my life." Amyra said as soon as we were at a safe distance from house.

"I am fine Amy, no need to worry." I said and sat on the bench.

"But why you had to drink so much Raghav?" She asked and this time I remained mum.

She understood and didn't pestered me for more.

But the next thing she said caught my full attention "Raghav, Sia knows that I am not your wife."

My head snapped in her direction and my eyes became wide hearing this.

"What??" I asked.

She nodded and said "Yes, its true. I told her the truth."

"Truth?? What truth?? What are trying to say Amy??" I asked her in anger.

"Relax, I didn't tell her about you and her. I just said that I am not in any kind relationship with you apart from being friends and it was just a April fool prank we played on her." She said.

"April fool?? Are you kidding me? And please don't tell me that she did buy it. Hell even I can't believe this thing though I know the truth. How could Sia believe this." I asked her in an amused tone.

"She did believe us Raghav, because even uncle was in this with me. He took the entire blame on himself and said that he did all this, he even compelled you to take part in it. And when she asked him the reason for such a huge lie, he said that he did this because he wanted her to accept the feelings she has for you. And this was the only option he could think of." Amy explained everything to me.

"One second.....did you say feelings? Sia has feelings for ME?" I asked her as I thought my ears are deceiving me.

"No stupid, for me. Of course YOU. She loves you Raghav." Amyra said and hugged me.

I broke the hug and again asked "You are sure na Amy. You heard right na.....she...she loves me?"
Amyra nodded her head with a wide grin on her face.

Listening this, my happiness knew no bounds. I was so much happy, I was on cloud9, not 9 cloud99. She loves me. My Sia loves me. Finally.

I LOVE YOU SIA.